Of course, in our country there are no people who do not know what moonshine is, because it is a traditional alcoholic drink of the Slavs. It must be emphasized that in terms of the quality and formulation of the preparation, it has much in common with rum: the difference will only be in the raw materials. At its core, rum is nothing more than untreated moonshine.
In stores, marriage can get caught
According to statistics, a significant proportion of vodka products that are on the shelves of our stores is a real fake for the simple reason that the requirements of GOST are often ignored in the technology for the preparation of the original Russian alcohol-containing drink.
Homemade product is the highest quality.
Of course, consumers have an alternative that allows them not to fall for the bait of unscrupulous suppliers of alcoholic beverages. Which one? Naturally, make your own hop-drink at home. And in fairness it should be noted that the Russians have already gained some experience in this matter: it’s enough to recall the times when the prohibition was introduced in the country and many families had to stock up moonshine stills.
There are a lot of ways to cook schnapps at home.
It is also necessary to emphasize that today there is a whole arsenal of ways to prepare homemade schnapps, and from a wide variety of ingredients.
The recipe for moonshine from sugar is quite simple: it can be mastered even by someone who first hears about the existence of "home" vodka. You just need to make a little effort and have a few hours of time.
The recipe for moonshine from sugar, of course, involves the use of moonshine. In order for the drink to be prepared correctly, it is very important to read the instructions for the distiller and clearly observe the ratio of the components.
Method number 1
So, the recipe for moonshine from sugar. The proportions will be as follows: 10 grams of special yeast, 10 grams of fermentation activators, 2 kilograms of granulated sugar and 8 liters of water. As a result, you get 10 liters of high-quality mash.
Experts recommend using wine yeast for brewing, as they accumulate less volatile acids than baker’s, they also roam fast enough, eliminate the negative microflora in the drink, and together with glucose provide it with strength.
The recipe for moonshine from sugar provides for the following steps: you must place the yeast in a special container, pour warm water and leave them to swell for a quarter of an hour. In parallel with this, in a fermentation tank, it is necessary to combine 8 liters of slightly heated water and sugar.
Then, fermentation activators and yeast should be added to the resulting composition. It is very important at this stage to ensure high-quality fermentation. In order for the above process to proceed intensively, it is necessary to add about 150 grams of peas to the substance. Next, close the fermentation tank with a lid and install a water trap through which the fermentation process is normalized and the carbon dioxide generated in this way is properly discharged.
However, the recipe for moonshine from sugar does not end there. The next step is to place the fermentation tank in a room with a temperature of + 30-32 degrees Celsius. It remains only a few times a day to mix the resulting composition. Braga will roam for about a week.
The readiness of an alcoholic drink made at home is determined by taste: it should not be sweet. Pay attention to the water lock: if the bubbles do not stand out, then the moonshine was fermented.
However, the above recipe for making moonshine from sugar also involves the distillation of the resulting mash. This is done with the help of special devices: alambika, moonshine, alkitara.
In the end, you get a pure alcoholic product without impurities and taste.
How to make moonshine from sugar yet? There are many recipes.
Method number 2
When preparing home-made vodka, many prefer to save on sugar, replacing it with jam, because there is more than enough glucose in it. At the same time, the fact that last year’s or even last year’s preservation can be used is curious: the degree of product deterioration is not of fundamental importance here. However, make sure that there is no mold. The pluses of this recipe include the fact that a wide variety of types of preserves are suitable for making schnapps: cherry, strawberry, apricot, raspberry, plum. Why bother with the question of how to make moonshine from sugar when you have a whole arsenal of jam at hand? Thus, you can not only try the drink made by yourself, but also free up space in your basement or pantry.
So, what will it take to make moonshine? You need to prepare a wort or sourdough for schnapps. To do this, open a couple of three-liter jars of jam and place them in a warm room. As soon as the fermentation process begins, their contents should be laid out in a separate container, into which 30 liters of water is then added.
At the next stage, it is also necessary to put 3 kilograms of sugar and 200 grams of wine yeast into the container. The resulting composition should be thoroughly mixed and placed in a dark place for 6-7 days. During this period of time, the fermentation process should be completed. At the final stage, you need to distill the resulting substance in a moonshine. The result should be about 9-10 liters of quality moonshine. You can combine several types of preservation, then the drink will have a very original flavor and aroma. In general, do not be afraid to experiment, and you will succeed!
Conclusion
Of course, from the first time you may not succeed as you would like. The main thing is not to despair: for the third or fourth time, you can treat home-brewing operations with a high-quality alcoholic drink of your own relatives and friends.